Veggie-Oregano Pasta

Categories: pasta- pasta sauces

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp. salt, divided use
• Ground black pepper
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then each slice cut into 4 pieces
• 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• Cooked rigatoni, penne or ziti pasta, for serving

Directions

1. In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high and add onions. Saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in eggplant cubes and season with 1/4 tsp. of the salt; add pepper to taste. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add zucchini and the remaining 1/4 tsp. of salt. Cover and cook until eggplant and zucchini are tender, about 7 minutes. Pour tomatoes and their juice into a large bowl and squeeze or crush with your hands. Stir tomatoes and oregano into pot. Lower temperature and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Serve over cooked rigatoni, penne or ziti.

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